New England’s leading leisure carrier
introduces its signature low fares and great service to Northern
Maine and New Brunswick
To celebrate launch, limited time $29 fares
available only on JetBlue.com
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it has launched service
between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Presque Isle
International Airport (PQI), with the first flight arriving in
Presque Isle this afternoon. Service to and from Presque Isle will
operate daily, giving travelers in Northern Maine and New Brunswick
added convenience when traveling to Boston and beyond.
“We are happy to bring the long-desired Boston flights back to
Presque Isle and the surrounding communities,” said Dave Jehn, vice
president of network planning and airline partnerships at JetBlue.
“This new service exemplifies our commitment to providing customers
throughout New England with high quality service to the places they
most want to go. We are grateful to the U.S. Department of
Transportation for selecting JetBlue for this Essential Air Service
route.”
“Maine’s regional airports play a critical role in connecting
Maine people, local businesses and communities to the same services
and destinations as those in higher population areas,” said Senator
Angus King. “Serving as the gateway to Northern Maine, Presque Isle
is home to a vibrant culture and a bustling industry. Essential Air
Services flights out of and into Presque Isle International Airport
will give the Maine people living and working there access to
worldwide destinations for travel they need or choose.”
“Maine’s reputation is built on its small towns and wild places,
many of which are hours away from the nearest air travel hub,”
Congressman Jared Golden said. “That’s why the Essential Air
Service program is so vital to our rural communities. Service at
Presque Isle International Airport means more convenient air travel
for my constituents and puts visitors that much closer to Baxter
State Park, the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, the
Allagash Wilderness Waterway, the historic communities in the Saint
John Valley and so much more.”
“We are excited for the opportunity to welcome JetBlue to our
city and continue to have thoughtful and reliable service from a
well-respected airline provider,” said Tyler Brown, Presque Isle
City Manager.
“We are looking forward to this new partnership with JetBlue’s
daily service to Boston and the opportunities that this will bring
us here in The County,” said Ryan D. Pelletier, Aroostook County
Administrator. “Commercial air service is a critical and a
fundamental component for economic development and vitality in
rural areas like ours”.
Presque Isle, located in the heart of Aroostook County, is a
vibrant community that serves as a regional service center for
business, healthcare, education, air transportation and recreation.
Thousands of visitors annually enjoy Presque Isle’s small-town
hospitality, natural beauty and outdoor adventure options.
JetBlue’s entry into Presque Isle brings the airline’s signature
low fares and award-winning service to another New England
destination. By this winter, JetBlue will serve 10 destinations
across New England.
Schedule Between Boston (BOS) and Presque
Isle (PQI)
Daily service from Boston
beginning September 5, 2024; daily service from Presque Isle
beginning September 6, 2024
BOS – PQI Flight #206
PQI – BOS Flight #207
8:45 p.m. – 10:10 p.m.
5:45 a.m. - 7:10 a.m.
JetBlue will initially operate the Presque Isle route using the
100-seat Embraer E190 jet and will transition to the 140-seat
Airbus A220 in 2025. Both aircraft offer the airline’s
award-winning service including the most legroom in coach1; fast,
free and unlimited broadband Fly-Fi2; complimentary snacks and
drinks; and seatback entertainment at every seat.
Flights to take you farther
These new flights can take travelers from Northern Maine to
Boston and beyond with same-terminal connections to over 50
destinations across the Americas and Europe that JetBlue serves
directly from Boston. Customers can also take advantage of
single-ticket connections with through-checked baggage to bring
them across the globe with flights from JetBlue’s many partner
airlines.
JetBlue’s presence in New England
The new service is part of JetBlue’s JetForward strategic plan,
which includes strengthening and refocusing its network in the
Northeast. JetBlue is strengthening its commitment to New England,
with Presque Isle the ninth airport the carrier serves in the
region. With new service to Manchester, New Hampshire launching in
January, JetBlue will soon serve 10 New England destinations.
Overall, JetBlue will add 20 percent more seats in the region
this winter year-over-year, including a more than 10 percent
increase at its Boston Logan focus city. Already the leading
leisure carrier in Boston and New England with the most flights to
California, Florida and the Caribbean, JetBlue’s expansion for
winter includes new service from Portland, Maine to Orlando; new
flights from Manchester to three cities in Florida; added Mint®
premium service from Boston to popular destinations like Bozeman,
Montana and additional flights on some of the most popular leisure
routes from Boston Logan Airport. JetBlue currently serves over 70
destinations from Boston, more than any other carrier, and boasts
the most mainline seats from the airport.
Book better with JetBlue
To celebrate today’s launch, and for a limited time, travelers
can take advantage of special $29 one-way fares for flights between
Boston and Presque Isle available online only on
jetblue.com.3
Customers who book directly through jetblue.com are guaranteed
to find our lowest fares, and can enjoy additional benefits
including access to all of JetBlue’s fare options, as well as fare
sales and promotions, some of which may not be available through
other third parties; the ability to earn 2x TrueBlue points and
participate in Points Pooling; seamless seat selections and
upgrades to Even More® Space; 24/7 direct access to JetBlue’s
customer service channels; and more.
About JetBlue
JetBlue is New York’s Hometown Airline, and a leading carrier in
Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San
Juan. JetBlue carries customers to more than 100 destinations
throughout the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. For
more information, visit jetblue.com.
1. JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach based on average
fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.
2. Fly-Fi® and live television are available on all
JetBlue-operated flights. Coverage area may vary by aircraft.
Details on inflight wi-fi and entertainment:
https://www.jetblue.com/flying-with-us
3. Boston (BOS) to/from Presque Isle (PQI): One-way only. Book
by: 9/9/2024 for travel 9/16/2024-11/20/2024 (excludes Friday and
Sunday travel). 7-day advance purchase required.
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